Planning application
50 Pilrig Street Edinburgh EH6 5AL
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 Norway Maple, removal.
As published by the council, reference 26/0800/TCO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/0800/TCO
- Type
- Treework Within a Conservation Area
- Status
- Awaiting Assessment
- Received
- 21 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 21 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Leith Walk
- Parish
- Leith Central
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EH6 5AL
Site history
Applications at this address on the City of Edinburgh register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026.
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21/00246/VAR3 Awaiting decision
50 Pilrig Street Edinburgh EH6 5AL
Non-material variation application to 21/00246/FUL. Minor amendments to the landscaping scheme to introduce replacement planting to mitigate loss of diseased tree that was proposed for retention. The submitted landscaping scheme shown on plan ref PSD 100.25 SL-01 Rev A was approved in February 2026. A separate comparison plan has been submitted to outline the proposed changes.
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26/02397/CLP Awaiting decision
50 Pilrig Street Edinburgh EH6 5AL
Certificate of Lawfulness for works undertaken in accordance with planning permission 21/00246/FUL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Sep 2026
Received by City of Edinburgh
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25 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 16 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
City of Edinburgh took a median of 43 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with City of Edinburgh for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year City of Edinburgh decided tree works applications in a median of 14 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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50 Pilrig Street Edinburgh EH6 5AL
70% historically approved · decision due ~6 Aug
Certificate of Lawfulness for works undertaken in accordance with planning permission 21/00246/FUL
Awaiting decision Lawful development 4 docs -
50 Pilrig Street Pilrig Edinburgh EH6 5AL
95% historically approved · decision due ~24 Mar
To demolish existing dwelling.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 8 docsDomestic -
50 Pilrig Street Edinburgh EH6 5AL
89% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov
Non-material variation application to 21/00246/FUL. Minor amendments to the landscaping scheme to introduce replacement planting to mitigate loss of diseased tree that was proposed for retention. The submitted landscaping scheme shown on plan ref PSD 100.25 SL-01 Rev A was approved in February 2026. A separate comparison plan has been submitted to outline the proposed changes.
Awaiting decision Conditions 6 docs -
50 Pilrig Street Pilrig Edinburgh EH6 5AL
99% historically approved · decision due ~28 Apr
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Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs -
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Replacement of deteriorated (non-original) sash windows as slimline, timber, double glazed sashes on a like-for-like basis.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 8 docs -
9 Cambridge Avenue Edinburgh EH6 5AW
83% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug
Single storey rear extension.
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 14 docsSmall domestic
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